NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORS Feeding the Hungry in Delaware County. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio. WHO IS LSS?. A Century of Serving. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio. WHAT DOES LSS DO?.

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NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

WHO IS LSS?

A Century of Serving

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

WHAT DOES LSS DO?

Every day, Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio (LSS) helps thousands of people in need throughout 50 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of hunger, housing, healing and hope.

Core Human Service Programs

Faith Mission

Faith Housing of Fairfield County

Food Pantries

Ohio Benefit Bank

Disaster Response

Social Enterprise

CHOICES for Domestic Violence

Affordable Housing

Economic Engines

The Good Shepherd Rehabilitative

and Nursing Care Center

Home Health Care

Senior Services

Kensington Place

Lutheran Village of Ashland

WHERE DO WE SERVE?

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

Delaware

Delaware is typically known as the wealthiest county in Ohio. However, hunger is everywhere and 17,890 Delaware County residents face food insecurity...

including 7,390 children

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

However...

existing resources are primarily located within the City of Delaware and only available during traditional working hours.

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

This increased need is not being met for our Delaware County families

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

Has actively served Delaware County since 1995 at Oakhurst Place affordable housing.

Has been providing hunger relief services since 1927.

Until July 2013, operated 5 pantries serving families in 9 counties.

WHO?

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

In July, we initiated monthly mobile pantry services in Ashley.

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

In August, we added monthly pantry services near Sunbury.

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

In 2014, we plan to open a large, permanent storefront pantry in Delaware.

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

The focus will be on healthier food choices, especially fresh produce.

The storefront location will serve as a â€śfood hubâ€ť - making fresh produce and other products available to other emergency food providers.

The storefront location will serve as a platform for the Ohio Benefit Bank and other services, including nutrition, cooking and financial literacy classes.

WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

Once fully operational, the storefront and mobile pantry distributions will serve approximately 1,000 families per month, almost doubling the number of current distributions reported to Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

All distributions will utilized the Choice Model:

Promotes dignity and self-esteem.

Reduces food waste.

Ensures balanced nutrition.

WHAT IS LSS DOING IN DELAWARE COUNTY?

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

The issue of hunger in our community is too big for any one agency to tackle alone.

Rural areas of the county are underserved.

Evening and weekend availability is limited.

As a system, we need to move more fresh produce to positively impact the health of our community.

WHY NOW?

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

OUR PARTNERS

Big Walnut Friends Who Share

Buckeye Valley Food

Pantry

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHINGCOLLABORATION

NOURISHING OUR NEIGHBORSFeeding the Hungry in Delaware County

NOURISHING HOPE

By supporting the Nourishing Our Neighbors Campaign, central Ohio individuals, organizations and businesses can come together to bring this much needed resource to families in need living in Delaware County. Your contribution can lead our neighbors from hunger to hope.